1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar for a sharper flavor)
Optional: Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Salsa for dipping
Instructions
Cook the sausage: In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Mix with salsa: Add the salsa to the cooked sausage and stir to combine. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to heat through and let the flavors meld together. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the crescent roll dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a flat surface. Separate the dough into individual triangles (as per the package instructions).
Assemble the bites: Place a small spoonful of the sausage and salsa mixture at the wide end of each crescent roll triangle. Top with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Roll and bake: Roll up the dough starting from the wide end, encasing the sausage and cheese mixture inside. Place the rolled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake: Bake according to the crescent roll package instructions (typically 10-12 minutes) until golden and bubbly.
Serve: Serve the salsa & sausage bites warm with extra salsa for dipping. Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions for added freshness.
